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At Stanthorpe State High School we have been running a
very successful Take-home Laptop scheme for students in years 10, 11 and
12.

Bring Your
Own Device (BYOx) is the new pathway supporting the delivery of 21st
Century learning in schools. BYOx is a term used to describe a
digital device ownership model where students use their privately owned devices
to access the school network and information systems in an educational setting.

2019
Program

In
2019 we will offer a BYOx program for students in years 10, 11 & 12 as well
as continuing to offer the Take-home laptop scheme.

Summary
of Options for 2019

Year
12 BYOx or continue with
take-home laptop scheme

Year
11 BYOx
or continue with take-home laptop scheme

Year
10
BYOx
or choose the take-home laptop scheme

Years
7 – 9
Use of school computer labs​

To
assist students and parents/carers choose a suitable educational device we have
included links to a number of suppliers offering laptops that meet our school’s
needs. These suppliers are just suggestions and by no means are exclusive. All
purchases are made by the individual and do not involve the school in any way.

​Minimum suggested laptop specifications

​Platform

​PC / Mac

​Screen size

​12 inches or more

​Processor

​Intel i3 or higher

​RAM

​4GB or higher

​Hard drive

​128GB or higher

​Operating system

​Windows 8.1 Professional or higher, Mac OSX 10.9 or higher

​Wireless

​5GHz WiFi (802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11n)

​Ports

​2 USB ports, audio in/out, in-built microphone

​Battery life

​6+ hours (6+ cell or higher)

​Programs

​Microsoft Office (free online at the SSHS website) or Mac equivalent

High end suggested laptop specifications for subjects including ITN and graphics

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